Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Cyclones players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Sydney Harris, a 6'1'' guard who recently graduated from Iowa State University in 2026, has already made a name for herself by receiving the prestigious All-Eurobasket Basketball League in Phoenix First Team award. Currently playing professionally in Portugal, Harris recently made her debut for Barcelos in a game against the second-ranked CAB Madeira, where despite her stellar performance, her team suffered a 71-81 loss. Harris showcased her skills by scoring 14 points and grabbing 2 rebounds in 34 minutes of play. It was an impressive display, especially considering it was her first game for Barcelos in her rookie professional season. As a former player in the renowned Eurobasket Summer League, known as a top international summer league, Harris has proven her talent on the court and is poised to make a significant impact as she continues her basketball journey.
#2. Experienced Burundian champion Ines Nezerwa, a 32-year-old forward standing at 6'4'' and a Cyclones alumna from 2020 who now plays professionally in France, showcased her skills by leading PVBC to a convincing victory over the 11th-ranked Feytiat (0-2) with a final score of 70-55 in the French Ligue Feminine 2 de Basketball (second division) last Saturday. In an impressive display of talent, she achieved a double-double performance with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while also contributing 3 assists in just 29 minutes of play. Pays Voironnais Basket Club (2-0) currently holds the fifth position in the league standings, with Nezerwa making a significant impact in her first season with the team. Her exceptional performance against Feytiat not only helped secure the win but also highlighted her prowess as a finalist on the court. With an average of 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 2.5 steals per game in the two games she has played so far, Nezerwa continues to excel and prove herself as a standout player in the league.
Other former Iowa State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Ashley Joens (6'0''-G/F-2000, played in 2020-21) played for Charleville-Mezieres in French LFB
Alexa Middleton (5'9''-G-1995, played in 2017-17) played for Nice in French LF2
Beatriz Jordao (6'3''-C-1999, played in 2021-23) plays for T71 in Luxembourg LBBL
Nyamer Diew (6'2''-F-2001, played in 2021-24) plays for Perth Redbacks in Australian NBL One
Lauren Mansfield (5'7''-G-1989, played in 2010-12) plays for North Adelaide Rockets in Australian NBL One
Bridget Carleton (6'1''-F-1997, played in 2015-19) plays for Portland Fire in the WNBA
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of Iowa State University basketball alumni.
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